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South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust
Location:
Tiverton, United Kingdom
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Yes
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
8
Posted:
22.01.2025
Expiry Date:
08.03.2025
Job Description:
Job summary
To support the Specialist Nurse, Paramedic or GP working within the Urgent Treatment Centre by undertaking initial assessments of patients, managing patient flow and executing appropriate treatment plans.
Booking patients in on Adastra, initial assessment of patients, documenting findings in the clinical record and observing and re-assessing waiting patients as required. Raising any concerns identified.
Assist with the care of patients within the unit as directed by registered staff.
To be based in Tiverton Hospitals Urgent Treatment Centre which is open to patients between the hours of 08:00 and 20:00, 7 days a week. The purpose of the UTC is to treat urgent health problems locally preventing unnecessary attendances at local ED's.
Main duties of the job
Responsibilities for Staff/Patients
1. To book patients into the Adastra system when reception is closed.
2. Undertaking initial assessments of patients, maintaining patient records, recording observations and contributing to the evaluation of the patient's progress.
3. To assist in the ongoing care of patients within the unit as directed by the registered clinicians.
4. To undertake tasks such as recording observations following local training and assessment of competence, reporting any change in a patient's condition promptly and accurately to the qualified staff.
5. To help maintain supplies and ensure correct storage. To monitor quality and remove substandard items for the return to the supplier. Assist in maintaining adequate levels of stock.
6. To provide a safe and clean environment for patients and staff by ensuring that the equipment and furniture are cleaned and used correctly and that any faulty or damaged equipment is reported to senior staff.
7. To use equipment safely and appropriately, following local instruction.
8. To have a good understanding of National and Trust policies, especially with regard to health and safety, moving and handling, infection control, confidentiality and to comply with those policies and procedures.
9. Willingness to be flexible and adaptable to facilitate the provision of quality care for patients.
About us
At South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) we have a culture where everyone is valued for being themselves. Our aim is to work together to promote the most inclusive environment possible, which attracts people from the widest range of backgrounds and experiences to enrich the work that we do together, for the benefit of all of our employees, our patients and the communities we serve. We offer flexible working opportunities, inclusive policies and a range of feedback mechanisms to support individuals and to enable a positive, welcoming environment where our people and their careers can thrive.
We employ over 5,000 employees mainly clinical, operational and emergency response staff as well as supporting roles. We also employ Doctors and volunteers which include community first responders and fire co-responders.
We take all the steps needed to provide the most compassionate patient care possible whilst also providing an enjoyable and safe place to work. We actively promote a positive set of behaviours as being key to our performance both individually and collectively. Our recruitment, selection and screening processes are designed to uphold these standards and we invite all our candidates to actively share with us through these processes how they will bring these behaviours to life.
To view the Trust's Mission, Vision, Values and Goals click here
Job responsibilities
The role will be as a Health Care Assistant working within South Western Ambulance Service NHS Trusts Urgent Treatment Centre on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
You will provide essential support to the wider team which includes administrators, Paramedics, Nurses, Pharmacists and Doctors. The role involves assisting with all aspects of patient care, including triaging and clinician support. You will support both emergency and non-emergency presentations, ensuring the safe care of patients while maintaining a calm and professional demeanour.
The role requires excellent communication, empathy, and the ability to work under pressure. This position offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to patient care while gaining hands-on experience in the dynamic field of urgent and emergency care.
Previous experience within a health care setting is highly desirable. Training can be provided where required.
Person Specification
Essential
1. Good literate/numerate skills.
2. Good standard of general education or evidence of recent training (within the last 5 years).
3. Insight into the roles and responsibilities of this post and its limitations.
4. Caring, motivated, reliable, and trustworthy individual.
5. Good interpersonal skills.
6. Ability to work efficiently in a team.
Desirable
1. NVQ 2 Qualification or equivalent in Care or Health and Social Care.
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